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Demolishing a House

The act of tearing down a building.

Similar in meaning to 'tearing down', it specifically refers to demolishing an old house. Traditionally, it is believed that a house is linked to the fortune of its inhabitants. Demolishing an old house is a major action that changes the living environment, so an auspicious day must be selected for it to ensure peace and smoothness, and to lay a good foundation for subsequent construction or relocation.

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